⚡️ Azure Boards adds custom field filters
A long‑awaited upgrade hits Azure Boards: teams in the private preview can now filter backlogs and Kanban views by additional fields. It’s a small but powerful step toward fully customizable workflows — shaping how teams focus and deliver inside Azure DevOps.
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A long‑awaited upgrade hits Azure Boards: teams in the private preview can now filter backlogs and Kanban views by additional fields. It’s a small but powerful step toward fully customizable workflows — shaping how teams focus and deliver inside Azure DevOps.
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Azure Boards additional field filters (private preview)
Private Preview: Azure Boards additional field filters are available for your backlog and Kanban boards with added flexibility.
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⚡️ Filtering Logic as Core Domain Design
Performance and correctness rarely walk the same path — especially when filters live both in-memory and in database queries. Treating filtering as domain logic, not just query syntax, helps maintain clarity and testability while keeping performance flexible across boundaries.
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Performance and correctness rarely walk the same path — especially when filters live both in-memory and in database queries. Treating filtering as domain logic, not just query syntax, helps maintain clarity and testability while keeping performance flexible across boundaries.
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Filtering as domain logic
Performance and correctness are two independent concerns with overlapping solutions.
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⚡️ Allocation-Free foreach with Reflection.Emit
Foreach loops over IEnumerable often hide allocations that hurt performance. This deep dive shows how to eliminate them using Reflection and DynamicMethod — crafting a truly allocation-free iteration path without giving up readability. A must-read for .NET performance purists.
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Foreach loops over IEnumerable often hide allocations that hurt performance. This deep dive shows how to eliminate them using Reflection and DynamicMethod — crafting a truly allocation-free iteration path without giving up readability. A must-read for .NET performance purists.
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Making foreach on an IEnumerable allocation-free using reflection and dynamic methods
In this post I describe why foreach sometimes allocates, and show how you can use DynamicMethod and Reflection.Emit to go allocation-free
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⚡️ Malware disguises itself as VS Code extensions
Cybersecurity experts have discovered the Evelyn Stealer program, which is being distributed through fake extensions for Visual Studio Code. According to Trend Micro, it silently collects passwords, browser data, and crypto wallets, and infected developers' work computers can be used as an entry point for attacks on companies and their cloud infrastructure.
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Cybersecurity experts have discovered the Evelyn Stealer program, which is being distributed through fake extensions for Visual Studio Code. According to Trend Micro, it silently collects passwords, browser data, and crypto wallets, and infected developers' work computers can be used as an entry point for attacks on companies and their cloud infrastructure.
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⚡️ NBomber 6.2.0 has been released
The NBomber team released update 6.2.0, focusing on improving cluster mode and expanding analytical capabilities.
The HTML report has received a number of new tools, from filtering metrics to full-screen display of graphs.
Cluster mode has become easier thanks to CLI management without JSON configurations, and the new OpenTelemetry syndication allows you to send NBomber metrics to any modern observability platforms.
In the next releases, the developers promise to update NBomber Studio with the functions of comparing tests, trends, and load testing runs in Kubernetes.
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The NBomber team released update 6.2.0, focusing on improving cluster mode and expanding analytical capabilities.
The HTML report has received a number of new tools, from filtering metrics to full-screen display of graphs.
Cluster mode has become easier thanks to CLI management without JSON configurations, and the new OpenTelemetry syndication allows you to send NBomber metrics to any modern observability platforms.
In the next releases, the developers promise to update NBomber Studio with the functions of comparing tests, trends, and load testing runs in Kubernetes.
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NBomber v6.2.0 | NBomber
In the NBomber v6.2.0 release, we focused primarily on improvements to cluster mode, and we also introduced several useful enhancements to the HTML Report.
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⚡️ ReSharper 2026.1 kicks off Early Access Program
JetBrains opens the ReSharper 2026.1 Early Access Program, giving developers an early look at fresh C# productivity boosts, smarter inspections, and faster performance under the hood. The first build also pushes deeper into modern C++ language support — a clear signal that ReSharper's scope keeps widening beyond .NET.
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JetBrains opens the ReSharper 2026.1 Early Access Program, giving developers an early look at fresh C# productivity boosts, smarter inspections, and faster performance under the hood. The first build also pushes deeper into modern C++ language support — a clear signal that ReSharper's scope keeps widening beyond .NET.
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ReSharper 2026.1 Early Access Program Has Begun | The .NET Tools Blog
The ReSharper 2026.1 Early Access Program is now open, and the first EAP build brings a mix of C# productivity improvements, new inspections, performance work, and expanded C++ language support. As
⚡️ Rider 2026.1 EAP unlocks new productivity gains
JetBrains opens the Early Access Program for Rider 2026.1, pairing C# productivity boosts and new code inspections with performance upgrades and broader C++ support. It’s a first look at the next wave of developer tooling — refined through early hands‑on feedback.
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JetBrains opens the Early Access Program for Rider 2026.1, pairing C# productivity boosts and new code inspections with performance upgrades and broader C++ support. It’s a first look at the next wave of developer tooling — refined through early hands‑on feedback.
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⚡️ Azure Storage sets its 2026 vision around AI impact
After a transformative 2025, Azure Storage is entering 2026 with a sharper focus: turning AI into tangible results for its customers. Microsoft positions its storage layer not just as infrastructure, but as an enabler of real AI-driven value across data-intensive industries.
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After a transformative 2025, Azure Storage is entering 2026 with a sharper focus: turning AI into tangible results for its customers. Microsoft positions its storage layer not just as infrastructure, but as an enabler of real AI-driven value across data-intensive industries.
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Azure Storage 2026: Built for Agentic Scale and Cloud‑Native Apps
Learn how Azure Storage is evolving for agentic workloads, Kubernetes‑based cloud‑native applications, and block storage at global scale. Read more.
⚡️ Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit boosts AI coding skills
Microsoft rolls out the Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit — an open-source bundle that teaches AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Gemini CLI to apply expert-level Cosmos DB best practices. One command installs it; production-grade guidance comes built in. A small step in tooling, a big leap in how AI learns to code for the cloud.
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Microsoft rolls out the Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit — an open-source bundle that teaches AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Gemini CLI to apply expert-level Cosmos DB best practices. One command installs it; production-grade guidance comes built in. A small step in tooling, a big leap in how AI learns to code for the cloud.
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Introducing the Azure Cosmos DB Agent Kit: Your AI Pair Programmer Just Got Smarter
Turn your AI coding assistant into an Azure Cosmos DB expert. Install the open-source Agent Kit and get best practices automatically.
⚡️ Microsoft Brings Quantum Dev Tools to Open Source
Microsoft expands its Quantum Development Kit with open‑source tools and deep VS Code integration, boosting support for hybrid quantum workloads in chemistry, optimization, and ML. The move brings quantum programming closer to everyday developers — and straight into GitHub workflows with Copilot in the loop.
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Microsoft expands its Quantum Development Kit with open‑source tools and deep VS Code integration, boosting support for hybrid quantum workloads in chemistry, optimization, and ML. The move brings quantum programming closer to everyday developers — and straight into GitHub workflows with Copilot in the loop.
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Microsoft Expands Quantum Development Kit with New Open-Source Tools, VS Code Integration -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft released new open‑source quantum development tools that deepen VS Code and Copilot integration while targeting real‑world hybrid quantum workloads in chemistry, optimization, and machine learning.
⚡️ Copilot Studio Extension for VS Code hits GA
Copilot Studio for VS Code is now generally available, bringing AI agent development in line with standard dev workflows. Teams can build, version, review, and deploy Copilot Studio agents directly from their editor — no context switching, just seamless integration into the coding process.
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Copilot Studio for VS Code is now generally available, bringing AI agent development in line with standard dev workflows. Teams can build, version, review, and deploy Copilot Studio agents directly from their editor — no context switching, just seamless integration into the coding process.
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Copilot Studio Extension for VS Code Goes GA -- Visual Studio Magazine
Microsoft has released the Copilot Studio extension for Visual Studio Code to general availability, enabling teams to build, version, review, and deploy Copilot Studio agents using standard software development workflows.
⚡️ Supercharging AI Agents with Azure Cosmos DB
Episode 110 of Azure Cosmos DB TV dives into the MCP Toolkit that redefines how developers connect AI agents to live operational data. Mark Brown and Sajeetharan Sinnathurai unpack how this toolkit streamlines integration and scalability—finally bringing data consistency and security to the heart of agentic AI systems.
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Episode 110 of Azure Cosmos DB TV dives into the MCP Toolkit that redefines how developers connect AI agents to live operational data. Mark Brown and Sajeetharan Sinnathurai unpack how this toolkit streamlines integration and scalability—finally bringing data consistency and security to the heart of agentic AI systems.
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Azure Cosmos DB TV Recap: Supercharging AI Agents with the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit (Ep. 110)
See how the Azure Cosmos DB MCP Toolkit simplifies AI agent integration with secure access to real data, vector search, and schema discovery.
⚡️ F# community gears up for 2026 (un)conference
The F# community is exploring plans for a dedicated 2026 event — possibly in an unconference format. While details are still forming, the momentum signals rising energy around the language’s ecosystem and a push for deeper in-person collaboration among developers.
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The F# community is exploring plans for a dedicated 2026 event — possibly in an unconference format. While details are still forming, the momentum signals rising energy around the language’s ecosystem and a push for deeper in-person collaboration among developers.
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F# Weekly #4, 2026 – F# event / (un)conference in 2026?
Welcome to F# Weekly, A roundup of F# content from this past week: News Bringing work context to your code in GitHub Copilot – Microsoft for Developers Context-Driven Development: Agent Skill…
⚡️ AI-Generated Tests Challenge TDD Orthodoxy
Developers are turning to large language models to write automated tests — not as a replacement for discipline, but as a new kind of ceremony. The piece asks a sharp question: can LLM‑driven test generation be epistemologically sound, or are we just outsourcing our rigor to the machine?
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Developers are turning to large language models to write automated tests — not as a replacement for discipline, but as a new kind of ceremony. The piece asks a sharp question: can LLM‑driven test generation be epistemologically sound, or are we just outsourcing our rigor to the machine?
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AI-generated tests as ceremony
On epistemological soundness of using LLMs to generate automated tests.
⚡️ Debug logging arrives in GitHub CLI
The GitHub CLI now makes troubleshooting simpler with built-in debug logging. Developers can finally trace command behavior and decode issues like 403 errors directly from the terminal—no more blind guessing when API calls misfire.
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The GitHub CLI now makes troubleshooting simpler with built-in debug logging. Developers can finally trace command behavior and decode issues like 403 errors directly from the terminal—no more blind guessing when API calls misfire.
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Enable debug logging in the GitHub CLI (gh)
Learn how to enable debug logging in the GitHub CLI to troubleshoot issues and understand API requests.
⚡️ Rider turbocharges Unreal variable inspection
JetBrains rebuilt Rider’s expression evaluator for Unreal Engine debugging — and it’s not a subtle boost. Variable inspection now runs up to 87× faster on warm runs and 16× faster on cold ones. For developers used to sluggish symbol expansion, this update turns a coffee-break wait into an instant look under the hood.
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JetBrains rebuilt Rider’s expression evaluator for Unreal Engine debugging — and it’s not a subtle boost. Variable inspection now runs up to 87× faster on warm runs and 16× faster on cold ones. For developers used to sluggish symbol expansion, this update turns a coffee-break wait into an instant look under the hood.
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⚡️ Maia 200: Microsoft's new AI inference engine
Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a purpose-built AI accelerator designed to slash the cost and boost the efficiency of token generation. The chip targets one of the most expensive steps in large-scale AI deployment — inference — signaling a sharper focus on performance-per-dollar in enterprise AI workloads.
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Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a purpose-built AI accelerator designed to slash the cost and boost the efficiency of token generation. The chip targets one of the most expensive steps in large-scale AI deployment — inference — signaling a sharper focus on performance-per-dollar in enterprise AI workloads.
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Maia 200: The AI accelerator built for inference
Today, we’re proud to introduce Maia 200, a breakthrough inference accelerator engineered to dramatically improve the economics of AI token generation. Maia 200 is an AI inference powerhouse: an accelerator built on TSMC’s 3nm process with native FP8/FP4…
⚡️ .NET 10 and AI Take Center Stage at NDC London 2026
Microsoft is bringing the .NET team to NDC London 2026 for deep dives into .NET 10, Azure, and AI-driven development. Expect hands-on sessions and one-on-one meetups that showcase how the .NET ecosystem is evolving toward a more intelligent, cloud-connected future.
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Microsoft is bringing the .NET team to NDC London 2026 for deep dives into .NET 10, Azure, and AI-driven development. Expect hands-on sessions and one-on-one meetups that showcase how the .NET ecosystem is evolving toward a more intelligent, cloud-connected future.
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Join Microsoft at NDC London 2026 – Let’s Build the Future of .NET Together
Join Microsoft at NDC London 2026 for expert insights on .NET, Azure, AI, and cloud-native development from top speakers.
⚡️ Budget Bytes: AI Apps That Won’t Break the Bank
Microsoft’s new Budget Bytes series shows developers how to build production-grade AI apps on Azure for under $25. It’s a hands-on push toward making cloud intelligence accessible — because learning AI shouldn’t drain your wallet.
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Microsoft’s new Budget Bytes series shows developers how to build production-grade AI apps on Azure for under $25. It’s a hands-on push toward making cloud intelligence accessible — because learning AI shouldn’t drain your wallet.
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Introducing Budget Bytes: Build Powerful AI Apps for Under $25
When developers hear “cloud” and “AI,” their first thought is often about cost. “How much will this cost me to learn? Can I build something meaningful without racking up a surprise bill?” Budget Bytes is a new series is designed to inspire developers to…
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⚡️ Building Custom Metrics with System.Diagnostics.Metrics
Microsoft’s System.Diagnostics.Metrics API gives .NET developers a first-class way to define and consume custom metrics. The post walks through creating metrics and visualizing them via dotnet-counters — a clean, modern approach to real-time observability baked right into the .NET ecosystem.
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Microsoft’s System.Diagnostics.Metrics API gives .NET developers a first-class way to define and consume custom metrics. The post walks through creating metrics and visualizing them via dotnet-counters — a clean, modern approach to real-time observability baked right into the .NET ecosystem.
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Creating and consuming metrics with System.Diagnostics.Metrics APIs
In this post I provide an introduction to the System.Diagnostics.Metrics API, and show how to create a custom metric and read it with dotnet-coutners
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⚡️ Visual Studio adds long‑awaited editor controls
The January update brings long‑requested tweaks that give developers finer control over how the Visual Studio editor looks and feels. A modest release on paper, but a meaningful one for anyone who lives in the IDE daily — more personalization, less friction, and smoother flow.
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The January update brings long‑requested tweaks that give developers finer control over how the Visual Studio editor looks and feels. A modest release on paper, but a meaningful one for anyone who lives in the IDE daily — more personalization, less friction, and smoother flow.
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Visual Studio January Update — Enhanced Editor Experience
Explore Visual Studio January update for new features that enhance your editor experience and boost your productivity.